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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,013.58 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,013.58 and 445.29 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,013.58 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,013.58 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,013.58 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 451,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,337.04/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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